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We are Not Waiting; Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez Announces Legislation to Restore LGBTQ+ Crisis Line

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González was joined by Supervisor Hahn and Supervisor Horvath to announce legislation that will reestablish the 988 Press 3 LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Crisis Line, backfilling a program axed by the Trump Administration.

"I am not waiting for this federal administration to realize what they've done," said Assemblymember Mark González. "Lives are on the line...

1000 Turkeys Distributed to Families This Thanksgiving; Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez Meets the Moment

LOS ANGELES, CA — Yesterday, Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez was joined by Mayor Karen Bass and Senator Maria Elena Durazo at his first annual Turkey Giveaway, located in Mariachi Plaza, where he distributed over 1,000 turkeys to families in need this holiday season.

"Thanksgiving is a time to stand with our communities," said Assemblymember Mark González (D-Los Angeles). "From continued economic...

City and State Leaders Boost Food Access as Federal Delays Strain Eastside Families

In Assembly District 54, which encompasses Boyle Heights and the cities of Vernon, Commerce and Montebello, the LA County Department of Public Social Services estimates 120,000 households are currently eligible to receive benefits. California also fast-tracked $80 million to assist food banks.

"Families can't live on partial. Families can't live on hunger to be put on hold," said District 54 Assemblymember Mark González at the press conference. "California is stepping up to do what Washington will not, and that is feed our people."

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Asm. González, Speaker Rivas, Asm. Gabriel, & Congressman Gomez Uplift the YMCA's FeedLA Food Distribution Program While Republicans Hold SNAP Benefits Hostage

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González, Speaker Robert Rivas, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, and Congressman Jimmy Gomez came together to call on Congress and the Federal Administration to release funding for SNAP benefits. The members also announced two major state responses to the congressional republicans' delay in benefits. This included:

  • The new partnership with the YMCA of...

Governor Newsom signs González's AB 476; Cracking Down on Copper Wire Theft in California

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assemblymember Mark González's (D-Los Angeles) AB 476 into law. Amid a statewide surge in copper wire theft and vandalism targeting public infrastructure, this bipartisan legislation strengthens enforcement tools, protects California's critical infrastructure, and holds scrap metal dealers accountable.

Asm. González at podium, speaking and holding up tangled wires

"Copper theft does not just cost money...

Newsom Signs Bill to Stem Copper Wire Theft That’s Shutting LA's Lights Off

Little resistance to the bill: Assemblymember Mark González, who represents areas of L.A. that include downtown and Boyle Heights, introduced the bill in 2025. It had passed the state Assembly and Senate floors unanimously before landing on Newsom's desk. Reaction from Gonzalez: In an Oct. 13 news release, González thanked the governor for signing the bill and said it will lead to California "turning the lights back on." He added that the bill removes "any incentive to steal copper wire or critical public infrastructure," referring to the idea that increased regulation of recyclers will leave

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Assemblymember González, Governor Newsom, & Lt. Governor Kounalakis Ensure LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Hotline Added to Student ID Cards; AB 727 Signed into Law

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, on World Mental Health Day, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 727, legislation authored by Assemblymember Mark González (D–Los Angeles) and co-sponsored by Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, to ensure that California students have access to life-saving mental health resources.

Asm. González with Gov. Newsom, the First Partner and Lt. Gov. Kounalakis

The bill comes in direct response to President Donald Trump's recent termination of the 988...

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